The political curse of the commander-in-chief
Parties with a single dominant leader, such as the EFF, condemn themselves to disappearing at the same time their leader does
29 December 2023 - 00:00
The EFF and other opposition parties that are dominated by one, long-ensconced leader are prone to splintering or collapse when that leader leaves, because party policy is usually his or her personal choice. ..
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